Detroit mayoral election under national spotlight

The filing deadline in the 2013 Detroit mayoral election is May 14. A primary election is scheduled Aug. 6. A general election is scheduled Nov. 5. City Council elections will also be held under newly established districts.AP File Photo

DETROIT, MI -- The Wall Street Journal only mentions a couple of candidates (who aren't really even candidates, yet), but Detroit's mayoral race is getting some national attention.